Spades and Company upcoming events

Open Pairs (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Pairs

Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $10 per person
Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

Open Pairs (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Pairs
Meet & Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $10 per person
Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

Convention Card & Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Convention Card & Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor

Thursdays: September 3, 17 & 24, October 1
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Strengthen your partnership communication and improve your bidding with this four-session bridge series led by Steve Gaynor. Designed for players with bridge experience, this interactive course explores how the convention card serves as the foundation for partnership agreements, bidding decisions, and successful communication at the table.

Each session begins with a 30-minute lesson focused on a specific area of the convention card, followed by 60 minutes of supervised play. Steve will provide coaching, analyze bidding sequences, and demonstrate how partnership agreements influence reaching the best contract.

Series Topics:

Lesson 1: General System Agreements & Opening Suit Bids
Lesson 2: Strong Opening Bids (1NT, 2C, etc.)
Lesson 3: Dealing with competition, negative X, overcalls, preempts
Lesson 4: Defensive Bids& Defending Contracts

This series is ideal for players looking to improve their partnership understanding, bidding accuracy, and overall communication at the bridge table.

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $60 for the four-session series
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Limited to 12 players.

Open Pairs (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Pairs

Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $10 per person
Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

Open Pairs (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Pairs
Meet & Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $10 per person
Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

Convention Card & Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Convention Card & Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor

Thursdays: September 3, 17 & 24, October 1
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Series Topics:

Lesson 1: General System Agreements & Opening Suit Bids
Lesson 2: Strong Opening Bids (1NT, 2C, etc.)
Lesson 3: Dealing with competition, negative X, overcalls, preempts
Lesson 4: Defensive Bids& Defending Contracts

This series is ideal for players looking to improve their partnership understanding, bidding accuracy, and overall communication at the bridge table.

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $60 for the four-session series
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Limited to 12 players.

Competitive Bidding Workshop Series (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Competitive Bidding Workshop Series

Fridays: August 28, September 11, September 25 & October 2
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Take your competitive bidding to the next level with this four-session workshop series led by Keith Thompson. Based on Competitive Bidding by Mike Lawrence, this series is designed for advancing players who want to make more confident decisions when the auction becomes competitive.

Each session begins with a 20-minute instructional overview, followed by supervised play with coaching, hand review, and discussion. Participants will receive take-home summaries of key learning tips to reinforce the concepts covered in class. A make-up session will be offered if needed.

Course Topics:

Lesson 1: Bidding After an Opponent's Takeout Double
Lesson 2: Weak Two Bids & Preempts
Lesson 3: The Splinter Bid
Lesson 4: Passed Hand Bidding

This workshop is ideal for advancing players looking to strengthen their competitive bidding, improve partnership communication, and gain confidence in competitive auctions.

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $60 for the four-session series
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Enrollment is limited to 12 players.

Open Pairs (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Pairs

Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $10 per person
Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

Open Pairs (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Pairs
Meet & Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $10 per person
Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

Convention Card & Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Convention Card & Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor

Thursdays: September 3, 17 & 24, October 1
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Series Topics:

Lesson 1: General System Agreements & Opening Suit Bids
Lesson 2: Strong Opening Bids (1NT, 2C, etc.)
Lesson 3: Dealing with competition, negative X, overcalls, preempts
Lesson 4: Defensive Bids& Defending Contracts

This series is ideal for players looking to improve their partnership understanding, bidding accuracy, and overall communication at the bridge table.

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $60 for the four-session series
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Limited to 12 players.

Competitive Bidding Workshop Series (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Competitive Bidding Workshop Series

Fridays: August 28, September 11, September 25 & October 2
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Course Topics:

Lesson 1: Bidding After an Opponent's Takeout Double
Lesson 2: Weak Two Bids & Preempts
Lesson 3: The Splinter Bid
Lesson 4: Passed Hand Bidding

This workshop is ideal for advancing players looking to strengthen their competitive bidding, improve partnership communication, and gain confidence in competitive auctions.

Location: Spades & Company
Cost: $60 for the four-session series
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Enrollment is limited to 12 players.

Private Event (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

November Sectional Tournament (Friday AM) (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

November Sectional at Spades & Company

Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Join us for the November Sectional at Spades & Company, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with 0–750 Masterpoints. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning 100% Silver Masterpoints.

This sectional features two single-session games each day, making it easy to play one session or the entire tournament. Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day, and several nearby restaurants offer convenient lunch options between sessions.

Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

Cost: $15 per person, per session

Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.

November Sectional Tournament (Friday PM) (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

November Sectional at Spades & Company

Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

Cost: $15 per person, per session

Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.

November Sectional Tournament (Saturday AM) (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

November Sectional at Spades & Company

Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

Cost: $15 per person, per session

Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.

November Sectional Tournament (Saturday PM) (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

November Sectional at Spades & Company

Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

Cost: $15 per person, per session

Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.